Montreal, April 16, 2024 – Gala Dynastie is finally unveiling the musical performances sprinkled throughout its 8th edition. More than twenty artists will hit the stage during the Soirée Médias (April 21 at the Cinquième Salle) and Soirée Culture (April 27 at Théâtre Maisonneuve).
Gala Dynastie is presented by TD Bank Group in collaboration with SODEC. Natyf TV will once again serve as the event’s official broadcaster. The Conseil des arts de Montréal is proud to be the partner and sponsor of the musical performances during the Soirée Culture.
Livestreamed on Gala Dynastie’s and Natyf TV’s Facebook pages
Hosted by Naadei, this evening will showcase the pure, emotion-laden voices of two women, who will be accompanied on stage by pianist Kepler Jean-Baptiste. The luminous Catherine Souffront, who is an author and the lead actress on Tou.tv and Radio-Canada Télé series Lakay Nou, will perform her take on Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come,” a subtle nod at the state of the Quebec television landscape. Meanwhile, Täbï Yösha, who is nominated in the Soirée Culture’s Musical Revelation of the Year category, will deliver a performance filled with the sounds of R&B, pop, and soul. Throughout, KidCrayola will be on the decks making sure the musical atmosphere is just right.
Live Streamed on the Natyf TV app
Re-broadcast by Natyf TV on April 28 at 8 p.m.
Spectators will be treated to fiery musical performances during the Soirée Culture, which is hosted by comedian Garihanna Jean-Louis and under the musical direction of Alexandre Paquette. The opening number promises to get the crowd going with a performance fusing hip-hop, opera, classical music, and rock, featuring musicians from Ensemble Obiora, young pianist Sem, SLM, Ruben Brutus, Jr Maddripp, Whimz, Lukay, DJ Shortcut, and dance troop Mafa Studio, including its choreographer Marilyne Tania Camille assisted by Claire Moreau.
“Over the years, Gala Dynastie has established itself as a major event on the Montreal culture calendar. For this edition, we pulled out all the stops and surrounded ourselves with a great team to put on a spectacular show. The Soirée Culture will feature more than 20 artists—a record number—hitting the stage to give original performances. I can't wait for the public, whether they’re in the hall or at home, to finally see the results of the incredible work our team put in over the last few months,” noted Carla Beauvais, co-founder and executive director of Fondation Dynastie.
The evening will be full of powerful moments, including a tribute to artist Mikaben who died in 2022 during a concert at Paris’s Accor Arena. Songwriter Marco Volcy will perform a medley of the Haitian music star’s classics. Meanwhile, singer Jennifer-Lee, who is the headliner of musical The Bodyguard, will perform a piece by Mélanie Renaud in support of the artist who is going through a challenging time dealing with illness.
The evening will also feature promising up-and-coming artists like Joseph Sarenhes, Radio-Canada’s musical revelation of the year for 2023. This young Quebecer of Guinean and Indigenous (Huron-Wendat) origins creates music fusing ancestral Afro-Indigenous traditions and innovative hip-hop. Montreal singer Hawa B will share one of her compositions that features lively rhythms that move between rock and RnB.
The event will close with a tribute to some of the architects of Quebec's urban musical scene, with original interpretations of hits by a host of artists including: Marième, Ya Cetidon, Naïma Frank, Nicole Musoni, Maky Lavender, Skandal, Barnev, KidCrayola, DJ Crowd, and dance troop Mafa Studio.
“The Conseil des arts de Montréal is a proud partner of Gala Dynastie and is extremely enthusiastic about the musical performances planned for this exceptional event. This evening will highlight the talent and passion of artists from Black communities and promises to be a vibrant, inspiring celebration. Join us for an unforgettable musical experience, as together we honour the creativity and the remarkable work of these artists who have enriched the Quebec culture scene,” said Nathalie Maillé, executive director of the Conseil des arts de Montréal.
For all the details about Gala Dynastie, visit galadynastie.com
Fondation Dynastie would like to thank its wonderful partners:
TD Bank Group, SODEC, Natyf TV, Bell, CN, Ubisoft, Groupe 3737, the City of Montreal, Canadian Heritage, the Canada Media Fund, the Conseil des arts de Montréal, Expert’ease, Léonard Médias, Place des Arts (host of Semaine Dynastie), Musicaction, the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, the Round Table on Black History Month, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, Distillerie Rosemont, L’Oréal, and Groupe NDM
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ABOUT FONDATION DYNASTIE
Since 2016, Fondation Dynastie has worked for more equitable, meaningful representation of Black communities in the arts, culture, and media. Through various cultural-mediation initiatives, the organization seeks to break down barriers and create opportunities that promote visibility and recognition of talent from these communities and reduce representation-related inequalities for Black communities in the cultural and media sectors. The foundation also supports the development and professionalization of up-and-coming talent.
ABOUT GALA DYNASTIE
Gala Dynastie highlights and celebrates the exceptional achievements of personalities from Quebec’s Black communities who have distinguished themselves in media, the arts, and culture. Presented in two parts, the Soirée Médias and Soirée Culture, this event honours the wealth and diversity of the Black talents that transcend borders, while highlighting their important contribution to the cultural, artistic, and media industries.
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Fondation Dynastie
Bellande Montour
Head of Communications & Marketing
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